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This isn’t just any private tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel — on this Viator VIP tour, you’ll have permission to visit rooms of the Vatican Museums that are typically closed to the public, plus you’ll go inside the Sistine Chapel after hours, when it’s only open for your small group limited to 15 people. This unprecedented opportunity to gaze at Michelangelo’s famous ceiling fresco without the usual crowds is the ultimate way to experience this iconic site. In addition to secret sites like the Room of Gold, you’ll also visit public galleries like Raphael’s Rooms.

Enjoy a VIP experience at the Vatican with this morning tour that includes breakfast on site. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire famous sights like the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance. When booking, select from two options: breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard with a Vatican tour limited to 16 people or breakfast in the Vatican cafeteria with a Vatican tour plus a coach tour of surrounding Vatican City and the Vatican gardens, limited to 25 people.

Escape Rome for a day in the countryside learning how to cook authentic Italian dishes. Travel from the city to the ancient village of Mazzano Romano, where your experience starts by shopping for ingredients at the local market. Then help to prepare and cook a traditional 4-course meal under the guidance of an instructor before sitting down to enjoy your creations with Italian wine. The class is limited to 12 people to provide an intimate, small-group experience.

When in Rome, treat yourself to a luxurious Italian dinner at a family-run restaurant near the Pantheon. Hosted by a culinary connoisseur, this 2.5-hour experience includes three courses of local specialties, from pasta to a meat dish to dessert. Each course is accompanied by a glass of regional wine, and the evening starts with a classic Italian aperitivo in the private cellar, where you’ll enjoy a glass of prosecco served with cured meat and cheeses. This small-group dinner is limited to 10 people for a more intimate experience.

See Italy from behind the wheel of a retro Fiat 500 on this 4-hour tour through Tuscany. Take a spin around the countryside, enjoying panoramic views of Florence and a stop at the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Your guide will lead the way to a private terrace, where you’ll enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch before cruising back to your original departure point in Florence.

Get a bird’s-eye view of the Tuscan countryside on this 1-hour hot air balloon flight. Departing from San Casciano in Val di Pesa, an expert captain will lift you 2,000 feet (609 meters) into the air. Soak up unparalleled views of Tuscany’s olive groves and vineyards spread out below, as well as quaint villages and stunning castles. Then toast your adventure with a complimentary glass of Champagne after descending back down into the countryside.

Be one of the first of the day to tour Florence’s Accademia Gallery, and finish with an Italian breakfast in a local cafe. It’s a Viator Exclusive tour that can’t be booked anywhere else! In a small group, limited to just 15, you’ll explore the famous gallery without the crowds, and learn about Michelangelo’s works from an art-historian guide. Swoon at the sculpture of ‘David,’ hear the history of ‘San Matteo’ and gain insight into the influential art of the Renaissance.

Wine, food, and art are all an integral part of Rome’s heritage. During this evening class, you won’t just learn about their place in Rome’s history—you’ll get to paint, sip, and snack like a true Roman. Head to the conveniently located Piazza Farnese, and settle in for an evening of painting in a 17th-century palace. Once you have your canvas and brushes in hand, enjoy unlimited wine and plates of cheese and charcuterie, and listen to your instructor’s stories about the Eternal City.

Experience Saint Mark's Basilica after hours on this 1.5-hour evening tour. Look around the chapel with your small group of 15 people, learning about its history and Byzantine architecture without the buzz of a thousand other visitors.

Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ is one of the world’s most famous paintings but viewing the masterpiece means battling the long queues and crowds. This special after-hours tour offers skip-the-line entrance and an extended viewing time, followed by a delicious 3-course dinner with wine at Eataly Milan.

With fertile soils and ancient groves basking in the warm summer sunshine, Italy offers the perfect climate for olives to thrive. On this olive oil-making experience, delve into one of Italy’s most culturally significant culinary industries—with round-trip travel from Alberobello or Brindisi included. Harvest olives by hand from the trees, sample local wine during a picnic lunch in the Itria Valley countryside, and experience the best of life in rural Italy.

Make a romantic trip to Tuscany even more so with a vow renewal in Florence. Enjoy the views from a 4-star hotel's rooftop terrace overlooking the town center for your ceremony. Choose either to renew your vows or have a symbolic wedding ceremony. Relax into your special moment as all the logistical details are taken care of – including a professional photographer, a small reception and lunch or dinner for two.